Target Practice: Adding the Best Home Security Measures to Your Most Targeted Entryways at Home

Having an attached garage can make your home a prime target for a burglar. 

That's because garages are one of the easiest targets and a favorite method for thieves to gain entry into your household. 

When scoping out potential targets, a burglar will look for entryways with the easiest access, and in most cases, garages are pretty much a golden gate into your home.

Here are 4 tips from theBulldog Bar Squad on how you can improve the door security of your garage to better protect your loved ones & your valuables--

1) Lock it up!
Sounds like common sense right? It’s amazing to hear all the stories about crooks who never have to break into a property... They simply just walk through an unlocked front door or garage. This tip is really easy: Just lock up your garage! 

2) Cover garage door windows!
Burglars are known to look into windows to see if there are any "big ticket" items in plain sight. Don’t do burglars any favors by allowing them see which items you may have in your garage. Replace your garage door with one that doesn't have any windows!

3) Don’t flaunt your stuff!
Leaving your garage open can allow anyone a full view of all of your stuff. Keep your garage door closed at all times, even if you’re just driving down the street for gas. A burglar just needs a couple minutes to take what he needs from your garage-- so don’t give them that chance!

4) Fortify that door!
The door from your garage into your house should be as secure as your front door. Once a burglar is done ransacking your garage, what do you think is next? Your home! Make sure your door is made out of solid-core wood or reinforced steel. This will slow a burglar down, and eventually deter him from gaining entry.

Installing additional door security devices like theBulldog Bar to all your doors can give you the reinforcement you need against home invaders. With theBulldog Bar, your doors can't be kicked in by burglars. Furthermore, these devices are affordable and designed to match just about any interior decor! 

For more information about how theBulldog Bar can be used to boost door security at your garage door or any other entryway to your household visit: theBulldogBar.com TODAY.

Here's to having good target practice... against preventing break-ins, that is!
-- theBulldog Bar Squad

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References: http://simplisafe.com/blog/home-security-garage-burglary-tips

Home Improvement: Simple Door Security Revisions You Can Make for Increased Security

Before you make any door security improvements to your residence theBulldog Bar Squad urges you to ask yourself these 2 simple questions:

1) Which entrances are hidden/out of view from my neighbors?

2) If I am locked out of my house, where could I get in without too much difficulty?

Based on answering those two questions, here are some basic door security improvements you can make which will:

- allow you to get in easily if you're locked out

- will still make it difficult for thieves to break in

Here's some small changes you can make-- 

* All exterior doors should be secured with a deadbolt lock that has a minimum of one throw.

*All strike plates and frames for the exterior doors should be to the home's main construction.

* All exterior doors should fit tightly against the frame and all frame should be be free from warping, cracks and other signs of wear & tear.

*Your main entrance door should have a wide angle (180 degrees) peephole or viewer.

* All sliding glass doors and windows should be secure against forcing the locks to be lifted completely out of the frame.

* High risk windows (basement, garage, ground level partially or totally secluded latched should be secure enough to impede any intrusion.

* Double hung windows should be secured with pins or extra locks to prevent prying and lifting.

* Trees and shrubs should be trimmed to allow visibility along the house perimeter.

*Timers and motion detectors should be installed to activate lights in your absence .

* Safety glass or security film should be installed on vulnerable windows.

* Motion sensor lighting should be specifically directed at all entry points and dark/blind areas.

* Exterior should always be strong enough to withstand excessive force. ( theBulldog  Bar Home Security Products are perfect for this).

Keep in mind that your goal is to make it really difficult for a crook to get in by forcing him/her spend more time attempting to gain entry and by making more noise trying to do so, which will hopefully signal someone nearby by to call 9-1-1 if they witness an attempted burglary happening on your property.

To find out more information about theBulldog Bar and how it can provide the best home security for your residence visit: theBulldogBar.com TODAY.

Here's to home improvement revisions as well as better door security under your roof!
-- theBulldog Bar Squad

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"Knock Knock!" 7 Things You'll Never Hear a Home Burglar Say

When it comes to burglary prevention, we tend to always think about what to do and what to say to have the best home security.

Turns out, crooks do the same thing-- They think about what to do and what to say to execute their master plan of stealing your valuables. This of course, means they will say whatever is necessary if they happen to come face to face with you prior to their caper.

Here's 7 things you WON'T hear a potential thief say... even though they are probably thinking it, if the two of you just happen to cross paths--

1. "Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator."

2. "Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier."
3. "Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it."

4. "If it snows while you’re out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway."

5. "It’s raining, you’re fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door-understandable. But understand this: I don’t take a day off because of bad weather."

6. "I always knock first. If you answer, I’ll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters." (Don’t take me up on it.)

7. "Do you really think I won’t look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet."

It may seem scary to read this list, but it's important to know what could possibly be going through the mind of someone who has intentions of breaking into your domain!

One way to ease your mind (when it comes to the best home security measures for your residence) is to invest in a powerful door security device like theBulldog for your front door, back door and side entryways. 

theBulldog Bar is durable, effective, affordable...and best of all, it's reliable for keeping invaders from kicking in your doors!

To find out more about theBulldog Bar home security products or to place your order NOW visit: theBulldogBar.com .

Here's to saying and doing all the right things for ultimate door security under your roof!
-- theBulldog Bar Squad

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Source: http://www.rd.com/slideshows/13-things-a-burglar-wont-tell-you-2/#slideshow=slide8

Loud & Clear: How Noise, Lights & Time Can Improve Your Door Security Against Burglars

theBulldog Bar Squad is making it loud & clear: Noise, light & time can significantly increase door security at your household (which means you can be even more protected against burglars).

It's true! By using these 3 omnipresent elements to your advantage when it comes to burglary prevention, your humble abode can have the best home security measures in place at all times. 

Here's how:

Silence isn't golden, NOISE is!Any slight noise on your turf can serve as huge deterrent for a potential thief to proceed with his (or her) plans. That's why we at theBulldog Bar urge you to get a pet! Keep in mind-- this new companion at your castle doesn't necessarily have to be a "yappy" dog... It could just be some small critter or feathered friend (like a guinea pig or a duck) that's capable of making noise when any spontaneous movement is detected on your property. If your adopted animal must live outdoors, that's an added bonus. They'll be the first to alert you of any suspicious activity taking place outside your door.

Look on the bright side... with LIGHTS!

Make sure all your exterior lights are nice & bright. They can act as spotlights on any trespassing criminal hoping to break in. Another strategy to take into consideration is installing your outdoor fixtures up high or "out of reach" so invaders can't easily get to them to unscrew the bulbs. The use of variable timers on all your illumination devices can especially work to your advantage when you are away for a few days, because your home will deceivingly appear occupied to the "bad guys."

Stop... Hammer TIME (literally)!
Make it a time-consuming task for home invaders to gain entry into your domicile. By taking a few minutes to put in some effective double or deadbolt locks, you can make it too much of a headache for a burglar to try and get past your entryway!

Another way to put time on your side is to invest in theBulldog Bar as an added reinforcement to your high-quality locks. Our door security products are so powerful, no burglar will be able to kick in your door to commit a crime at your residence.

To find out how theBulldog Bar products can keep your loved ones & valuables even safer from home burglary incidents visit: theBulldogBar.com .

Here's to creating some NOISE in your neighborhood... by having the best home security measures in place!
-- theBulldog Bar Squad

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Gone in 60 Seconds: Why Alarms May Not Be the Best Home Security

As homeowners we sometimes make the mistake of relying solely on one security product to protect our residences from break-ins.

If one of those devices you depend on most happens to be an alarm system... you may want to continue reading. 

Here's 3 reasons why we at theBulldog Bar believe alarms may not be the best home security when it comes to keeping burglars off our territory:

1) Alarm systems allow crooks up to one minute to find your alarm panel and disable it, once they've already gained access to your dwelling.
If you think 30-60 seconds is too little time to find your alarm panel, think again. Try timing yourself coming in the front door and running to your alarm panel. Chances are you will get there in 10 seconds or less. That leaves you at least 20 seconds to destroy the alarm panel (if you were a thief), and another 30 seconds to grab a few valuables and run...before authorities associated with your alarm company are even notified. Which brings us to our next point...

2) Security alarms don’t alert the police until after sirens have gone off for 60 seconds.
If a burglar however, is able to successfully destroy or disable your alarm system before that 60-second countdown is up, then the alarm will NOT call and alert the police AT ALL. What we're saying here is this... At this point, after the damage has been done, your security alarm is now rendered useless. 

3) The main point of entry for burglars during a heist is typically your front door.
Entryways like your front door are the main entrances people use when coming home... So upon being opened or simply kicked in, the alarm starts beeping and counting down for 30, 45 or 60 seconds giving someone ample time to walk to your keypad and disarm the alarm system. Unfortunately your security alarm can’t tell the difference between a burglar kicking in the door and you walking in as usual, so it treats the burglar just like you and waits 30 to 60 seconds before the alarm goes off. Scary, right?

If you're looking for a better way to reinforce door security at your humble abode with a powerful way of preventing your doors from being kicked in, check out how theBulldog Bar home security products can work for you: theBulldogBar.com .

Our effective devices work well in conjunction with other residential security options out there, and they're affordable too! Visit our web site today... to keep the "bad guys" from breaking in and being gone in 60 seconds (or less)!
-- theBulldog Bar Squad

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References:
http://suretycam.com/how-to-defeat-a-security-alarm-crash-and-smash-attack/

Safe & Sound: The Top 10 Safest U.S. Cities

Recent FBI statistics show that America is becoming a much safer country, compared to crime rates in previous years.

But which specific cities in the United States are considered the safest to reside? Here's what the FBI released in its latest report on crime, and which cities (with populations of more than 200,000 residents) had violent crime rates that were substantially below the national average in 2012:

1. Irvine, California-- had a murder rate 80% below average; rape rate 86% below average; robbery rate 86% below average.

2. Fremont, California-- had a murder rate 81% below average; rape rate 76% below average; robbery rate 47% below average.

3. Plano, Texas-- had a murder rate 92% below average; rape rate 28% below average; robbery rate 65% below average.

4. Madison, Wisconsin-- had a murder rate 73% below average; unreported rape data; and robbery rate 11% below average.

5. Irving, Texas-- had a murder rate 72% below average; rape rate 55% below average; and robbery rate 47% below average.

6. Scottsdale, Arizona-- has a murder rate 71% below average; rape rate 26% below average; and robbery rate 55% below average.

7. Boise, Idaho-- has a murder rate 90% below average; rape rate 35% above average; and robbery rate 73% below average.

8. Henderson, Nevada-- has a murder rate 68% below average, rape rate 13% below average; and robbery rate 43% below average.

9. Chandler Arizona-- has a murder rate 65% below average; rape rate 1% below average; and robbery rate 46% below average.

10. Chula Vista, California-- has a murder rate 32% below average; rape rate 50% below average; and robbery rate 20% below average. 

So there you have it...our nation's top 10 safest cities to live (from 2012). While these 10 cities may have lower than average robbery rates, there's no such thing as taking too much precaution when it comes to reinforcing your door security (in any community nationwide).

Products like theBulldog Bar device can help you have the best home security around. theBulldog Bar is affordable, easy to install and comes in a variety of colors & designs to match any interior decor.

For more information about theBulldog Bar or to place your order NOW visit theBulldogBar.com .

Here's to your household feeling more safe & sound...no matter which city it is that you reside!
-- theBulldog Bar Squad

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References: http://www.businessinsider.com/safe-cities-in-america-2013-7#ixzz2d1hyGoDp

C-S-I : 3 Ways You Can Feel Safe Again After a Home Burglary Incident

Being a recent victim of burglary can be traumatizing event for everyone at home to overcome... especially if someone was home during the time of the break-in.

Take it from the homeowners behind these 2 stories below-- It's a very scary experience:

"Yesterday we came home to discover that the window in our front door had been smashed and a thief had let himself into the house. The robber made off with two laptops, a watch, a spare set of keys, and a portable hard drive... We were lucky that he or she left many other things, including [important documents, identification] and financial papers."

"Our house was broken into yesterday in broad daylight while we were at work. How can we feel safe again?"

At theBulldog Bar we want to help all of you who have been struck by such frightening misfortune, by giving you 3 easy pieces of advice in order to feel safe again after what happened. Here's an easy way to remember it: C-S-I.

C-S-I in this case doesn't mean "Crime Scene Investigation," it's actually an acronym for...

C- Change Your Locks.
When it comes to changing your locks, look for products that include a deadbolt or a double-locking system. Adding in motion-sensor lighting near your entryways is also a helpful way to keep an eye on your doors and the unexpected visitors who may approach them in the future.

S- Secure windows on all floors of your house.
In many cases we neglect the windows which aren't situated on the ground level of our residences, but securing these small glass entrances can give everyone under your roof a greater peace of mind and an improved sense of security...especially if a family member is in the household alone.

I- Install powerful door security devices to prevent forced entry. High-quality home security products like theBulldog Bar can reinforce your front door, back door & sliding doors so they cannot be kicked in by crooks. theBulldog Bar is also affordable for families on a budget and it's easy-to-install on just about any of your entryways.

For more information about achieving the best home security with products like theBulldog Bar visit our web site TODAY: theBulldogBar.com .

Here's to that familiar feeling of safety again at your humble abode! -- theBulldog Bar Squad

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References:  http://ask.metafilter.com/237324/How-do-we-feel-safe-again-after-our-home-was-broken-into